NCT05477199

Physiotherapy in Post COVID-19 Syndrome Patients

Cognitive Behavioral Principles-based Treatment Program for Patients With Post COVID-19 Syndrome

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 54 (actual)
• Sponsor: Universidad de Granada · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Patients who have undergone COVID-19 infection often have long-term sequelae. One of the most prevalent sequelae is pain. The main objective of this research is to investigate the efficacy of a cognitive behavioral principles-based treatment program in fear avoidance beliefs, disability, pain catastrophizing and pain interference.

Conditions

• Post-COVID-19 Syndrome

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Cognitive behavioral principles-based treatment program	The treatment protocol had a total duration of 6 weeks. Two sessions were conducted each week, the first being a group session lasting 1.5 hours and the second an individual session lasting 45 minutes. During the group sessions, emotional disclosure and sharing of the experiences of patients with post COVID-19 syndrome were encouraged. During the individual sessions, a strong relationship was developed between the patient and the healthcare professional, with the healthcare professional helping the patient develop self-efficacy, thought monitoring, helpful self-talk, and reflection on changes in activity levels throughout the program.
OTHER	Control intervention	Patients received an informational brochure in a consultation with a health professional. The brochure explained the importance of physical activity to improve the health condition of these patients. Patients had the opportunity to ask any questions to the healthcare professional.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-08-01
• Primary completion: 2022-09-15
• Completion: 2022-09-22
• First posted: 2022-07-28
• Last updated: 2023-11-27

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Spain